Mime writhes under the lashes he receives by Arthur Rackham

Mime writhes under the lashes he receives - Arthur Rackham -

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TitleMime writhes under the lashes he receives
ArtistArthur Rackham
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About Mime writhes under the lashes he receives

The artwork titled “Mime writhes under the lashes he receives” was created by Arthur Rackham and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This illustration is part of a series named “The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie.”

In the artwork, a figure, presumably Mime, is depicted in a state of distress, recoiling under the supposed lashes of an unseen aggressor. The scene is set against a murky, shadowy background, with ghostly wisps that seem to augment the atmosphere of torment and despair. Mime appears frail and haggard, with an expression of anguish etched onto his face, seated on the ground with his knees drawn towards his chest in a posture of self-defense and vulnerability. The fluid lines and muted earthy tones characteristic of Rackham’s work imbue the illustration with a haunting charm, reflecting the narrative’s poignant and dramatic essence.

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